Federal Court Reinstates Injured Worker's Civil Suit Against Crane Contractor

A federal appellate court revived an injured worker’s suit against a crane contractor, finding there were triable questions as to whether the crane operator allegedly responsible for his injuries was his co-employee. Case: Beckner v. Maxim Crane Works LP, No. 23-2929, 07/30/2024, published. Facts: Jason Beckner worked for Commercial Air Inc., which was constructing a home in Zionsville, Indiana. Commercial Air signed a short-term service agreement with Maxim Crane Works LP to provide a crane, equipment and an operator to lift roof trusses for the house. The service agreement stated t...